Hunting For Coyotes

No. The title is a lie. My hunting experience only extends to hunting for missing shoes. And socks. But I gave up on socks a long time ago. This family just doesn't do socks anymore. Except ski socks, which brings me to my next thought.

Reno finally got snow! Our family was suppose to be driving to Idaho today, but we didn't have our crap in a wrap. We went cross-country skiing instead. We got a last-minute babysitter, and Shay and I went out to enjoy the snow in the dark, and we didn't even get eaten by coyotes, which is always a little fear of mine. See what I did there? I went full circle, or something.

It's Great to Be Eight!

Clever title, eh? I think I may have heard it once or twice. ;)

In all reality, my boy is eight and is about to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He's my oldest, so every milestone seems incredibly monumental... and makes me feel OLD!

A couple days ago we went to the Reno Temple with Cayben dressed in his best to snap a few photos in hopes to get an invitation created and sent out BEFORE the actual baptism. (I kinda procrastinated this one.)

I'm not a photographer of any sort, but the subject matter was pretty cute, so some of the pictures actually turned out.

He's excited!

I like to look for rainbows...

After a lot of time spent searching the World Wide Web, I found an Etsy listing for an invitation. Here it is in all it's glory! (And here's a link if you want one of your own.)

The gray rectangle is just to block out the juicy details.

Now I just need to make a program, plan lunch, and get my family to Idaho. Can't wait!

Half-Time Show

Embrie's dance company had a half-time performance at the Reno Bighorns basketball game. The best part of the night, watching Embrie dance. The second best part, free MacDo chicken nuggets and sunglasses to follow the game!

Embrie said that one of the "big girls" put her on the wrong side before going on. You can see the confusion, followed by a little shrug. Haha! She then proceeded to do her best anyway. I love watching her perform!